Dec 20, 2010

Classic full-fat spinach dip got skinny by using low-fat ingredients and getting most of it's flavor from Parmigiano Reggiano.

I love using crudites as low-carb dippers such as raw broccoli, celery or carrots, but I usually serve this with reduced-fat crackers or baked chips for my guests. A typical serving size for a dip is usually about 2 tablespoons depending how many appetizers are being served, but I calculated this based on a larger portion.

1/4 cup for only two points. Holy momma I now want to try this! This would be great with some baby carrots as a weekday snack. The only change I might make might be to include a bit of garlic because I love, love, love it!

I just got super excited to try this tonight! I've been a big fan of all your recipes for a while. Everybody always goes crazy when I make your southwestern black bean salad. I'm sure this one will be a hit too!

With the new Points Plus, have you considered substituting plain non-fat Greek yogurt and its high protein value for the sour cream? I think I'll make this Christmas Eve and try the yogurt. Looks yummy and healthy!Thanks for all your hard work Gina.

I make my cold spinach dip with either greek yogurt or i just take regular nonfat yogurt and strain out the excess liquid. It tastes slightly different, but everyone always likes it and I love knowing i can induldge in more than a tablespoon or two.

Thanks again for the recipe. I made it today and it was absolutely fantastic. I included a bit of roasted garlic, some red pepper flakes, and a little Worcestershire sauce, but otherwise stuck close to the recipe. The results were pretty fantastic and well worth making. Thanks for the great recipe Gina. I thoroughly enjoyed this and am so happy you shared it with us.

I made this over the weekend with a huge veggie tray instead of french onion dip. 4 people were on WW and everyone loved it.

My own tip is to chop the onions really finely or reduce the amount of onion to start and stir in more as needed. I only put in about half and it was perfect considering a few people at the event do not like onions.

I made this twice in the last week...delicious!! I add paprika and onion powder and it adds a wonderful flavor. Lynda, I used cheap parmesan in a bottle from target and it was still delicious. I dont know how it compares in nutrition but with some added onion powder and paprika you can reduce the amount of cheese you use and still have great flavor :)

Just whipped this up - used 4 tbsp of light mayo (1 less) and greek yogurt for the light sour cream. Fresh grated Romano 1/4 cup. A sprinkle of garlic powder, no scallions none on hand. This is fantastic - the cheese totally makes it! Thanks for another great one Gina!

I made this tonight to take to a pool party tomorrow. I LOVE spinach dip and was sooo excited at how it turned out. I've actually never made anything like it and it was so easy. I love recipes like this when you just throw everything together in a bowl and mix. I think the green onions gives it an extra "something". DELICIOUS recipe.

I've made this quite a few times in the last couple months and it's always yummy (I have to resist eating the entire bowl myself) - last time I forgot to pick up the scallion so I just sprinkled in some onion powder and it was almost as good :)

This was a fabulous dip! I made it for our Bunco group, and it's the first time I didn't come home with leftovers! I served it with Wheat Thins because I had them on hand, but they would be great with veggies too. Thanks for all of your delicious, healthy recipes!

I made this over the weekend for a party, and I thought it went over well. I really liked it, and preferred it to other spinach dip recipes I have made in the past using ranch seasoning and other ingredients that usually gave it a weird taste. I am making this again for the 4th of July for my BF's family, and I think it'll be a hit. I paired it with Tastefully Simple's beer bread.

To know if something is gluten-free, look for ingredients like wheat (or white, or all-purpose) flour or malt. So, yes, this is gluten-free. Just be careful to keep your tools and work surface free from contaminants.

To know if something is gluten-free, look for ingredients like wheat (or white, or all-purpose) flour or malt. So, yes, this is gluten-free. Just be careful to keep your tools and work surface free from contaminants.

Gina, I feel like I have hit the mother load now that I have found your website. I needed something to motivate me to gain control with weight watchers and to cook. Please keep up the good work. I will be your fan for life and buy any book you could make!!!!

This was excellent and easy -- I think the green onions gave it punch; I imagine chopped water chestnuts would also be good. While I did not invent this trick, I am happy to pass it along (I think I read it in Cooks Illustrated): A simple method to squeeze thawed spinach is to spoon it into a potato ricer hopper -- then squeeze. The resulting spinach disk is nearly moisture free so it complements, rather than waters down, the dip.